How-To: Shagadelic Hair

Meg Ryan (with the help of Sally Hershberger) first made the shaggy hairstyle famous back in the '90s, and this style is now more popular than ever. Celebrities like Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, and Cameron Diaz all opt for this low-maintenance look. It's a great style for summertime since it doesn't require a lot of effort and it's fairly simple to achieve. Don't believe me? Just follow my three easy steps below.

STEP 2: Divide hair into six to eight different sections and twist it away from the face. Secure the twists with a clip and let it air dry the last 20 percent of the way.

STEP 3: Take out the clips, flip your head over, and shake out the twists. Then, flip hair up and finger-comb a part. You'll notice little ridges in your hair. This creates a clean, but just-out-of-bed, low-maintenance, sexy look.

To achieve natural loose waves or "bed-head", I wet my hair, put a bit of conditioning cream on (and gel or gel spray if I want extra hold), and twist my hair into a high bun, securing it with bobby pins and letting it dry.
If I want more defined waves, I split my hair in the middle and create two small, high twisted buns on each side of my head.
Both methods are easily achieved when done at night and slept on.
One the hair is 90%+ dried, you can add product for additional hold or shine, and make sure to lightly comb fingers through the hair.
Benefits include a Simple, low-maintenance look which your hair practically does itself overnight, and no harsh heating tools required!!

To achieve natural loose waves or "bed-head", I wet my hair, put a bit of conditioning cream on (and gel or gel spray if I want extra hold), and twist my hair into a high bun, securing it with bobby pins and letting it dry.If I want more defined waves, I split my hair in the middle and create two small, high twisted buns on each side of my head. Both methods are easily achieved when done at night and slept on.One the hair is 90%+ dried, you can add product for additional hold or shine, and make sure to lightly comb fingers through the hair. Benefits include a Simple, low-maintenance look which your hair practically does itself overnight, and no harsh heating tools required!!

Elle, I love the way your hair looks in your picture! Simply pinning certain sections up looks great with our natural hair. I pinned my not-so-bangs up this morning and it almost looks like I made an effort!